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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,231.11, 27,346.63 and 7,130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,231.11, 27,346.63 and 7,130.01 is: 10,695.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,231.11 : 27,346.63 = 7,130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,231.11/27,346.63 = 7,130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,231.11x = 27,346.63 × 7,130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,231.11x = 194,981,745.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,981,745.37/18,231.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,695.00

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